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Manchester Academy

Manchester, M14 4PXSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Sep 2022
Progress 8
+0.30
Above average
−20+2
Competition
0.3×
Not oversubscribed
56 1st-choice / 159 places
Ranking
#850
of 3,141 nationally

About Manchester Academy

Manchester Academy is a school that local families clearly want to get into. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 285 applications for just 159 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.79. That means nearly two families applied for every available spot, and only 56 first-preference offers were made. While the school doesn't publish a parent recommendation percentage, the high demand suggests a strong local reputation. The school is a mixed, Christian-faith secondary for pupils aged 11 to 16, with no sixth form. It's led by headteacher James Eldon and sits within the Manchester local authority. With 53.2 per cent of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a community with significant economic diversity, yet it still manages to attract far more applicants than it has room for.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChristian
AddressMoss Lane East, Manchester, Manchester, M14 4PX
HeadteacherJames Eldon
Local AuthorityManchester
Number of Pupils1,117
Free School Meals (FSM)53.2%
School Capacity1,117 / 1,170 (95% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

27 Sept 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 16 Nov 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

13
TheatreSports HallMusic RoomsDining HallAstro TurfSwimming PoolTennis CourtsScience LabsPlaying FieldsLibraryArt StudiosSixth Form CentreChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

17

Sports

Cross CountryMartial ArtsNetballAthleticsFootballRugbyGymnasticsBadmintonDanceBasketball

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubOrchestraNewspaperFilm ClubScience ClubModel United NationsBook Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

SEN Unit
AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultySEN UnitResourced ProvisionOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

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Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Source: manchester-academy.org. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Manchester Academy

Manchester Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.